Independent Living Alternatives
promoting independence since 1989
This e-learning course – FROM CARE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING – is aimed at both PAs and PA Users and runs for 2 weeks and is an interactive opportunity to learn with other disabled people and personal assistants as well as the full support of a moderator.
The training includes: What is independent living · The Social Model of Disability · Care versus independent living · The role of a PA · Responsibilities of a PA User. Costs: £85 per person (discounts for group bookings)
I really liked this training. I had no idea what to expect, and I am not a particularly academic person, but I found myself really enjoying the issues brought up by the training. I thought it that was very well thought out, and didn't take up more time than I had available or cut into my schedule too much. (Alison, PA User)
I thought the training was fantastic. The units were clear, to the point and the layout made them very accessible and easy to understand. The course as a whole was fascinating and as a new PA, was not only useful and informative, but really made me think. (Simon, PA)
I think that the course has been an eye opener for me regarding how PAs standard of work is different from a carer. It also helps me to have a clear idea how some terminologies that are used day to day can mean the opposite of what it actually intended. (Lydia, PA)
Overall, I very much enjoyed experiencing this training. I look forward to seeing more things coming up as part of our potential continuing professional development as PAs. A big thank you and congratulations for putting this training together and the support we got throughout this training. (Jana, PA)
Thank you for a fantastic course, this is the first e-learning course I have done and I found it hugely successful! (Richie, PA User)
It effectively highlighted the meaning of independent life. I think I gained a lot by completing this course, that type of knowledge which I can use immediately in practise. (Markus, PA)